Discovering Research Methods in Psychology - A Student's Guide

Discovering Research Methods in Psychology: A Student's
Guide presents an accessible introduction to the research
methodology techniques that underpin the field of psychology

Offers a unique narrative approach to introducing the
complexities of psychological research methods to first year
students

Introduces the reader to the three main types of research
methods used in psychology – observation, experimentation and
survey methods

Provides clear summaries of 21st-century published studies that
reflect diversity and best illustrate issues in research
methodology

Includes an emphasis on topics of most interest to
students, from those with a personal perspective such
as romantic relationships, prejudice and career decisions, to
clinical topics including eating disorders, heavy drinking
and paranoia

Features a comprehensive glossary of all research terminology
used in the narrative

Lalage Sanders is Principal Lecturer at the Cardiff School of Health Science, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, U.K. She has authored more than 40 publications relating to lifestyle psychology and higher education research. She is also an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Chartered Health Psychologist, a Chartered Scientist, and a Fellow of the Higher Education Society. She co-edited Ambulatory Anaesthesia and Sedation: Impairment and Recovery, an example of how psychological research methods can be used in applied settings. She has been teaching research methods and statistics to university students since 1991.

Offers a unique narrative approach to introducing the
complexities of psychological research methods to first year
students

Introduces the reader to the three main types of research
methods used in psychology – observation, experimentation and
survey methods

Provides clear summaries of 21st-century published studies that
reflect diversity and best illustrate issues in research
methodology

Includes an emphasis on topics of most interest to
students, from those with a personal perspective such
as romantic relationships, prejudice and career decisions, to
clinical topics including eating disorders, heavy drinking
and paranoia

Features a comprehensive glossary of all research terminology
used in the narrative

"A practical and easy-to-read "how to" guide for all psychology
students, especially those new to the field of experimental design
and research methods. By teaching research methods via real life
examples from current published literature, this book gives
students a fresh look at the diversity of research. A must-have for
all students just starting out on their psychology career
paths."
–Claudia Dougall, second year Experimental Psychology
student, University of Bristol

"This is a resource that will help combat research-methods
teaching fatigue for both students and teachers alike."
–Jason Ellis, Associate Director of University of
Glasgow Sleep Centre

"The attractive material in this innovative text guarantees
that, from now on, the hours spent teaching and learning Research
Methods will be a relaxed and enjoyable experience."
–Cris Izura, Swansea University

"In this book, Dr Sanders manages to deliver everything in an
easy and approachable way. The book is clearly structured and
attractively written and covers all the material I need for my
course."
–Peter Ivak, second year Psychology student,
University of Aberdeen, UK

"Lalage Sanders’ book, Discovering Research Methods in
Psychology, is something rare amongst research methods
textbooks. So few books manage to capture the curiosity and
intellectual enjoyment that some of us experience when reading and
critically assessing research articles. So few authors really put
research into context, and even fewer write in a style that can
excite and reach out to the student. Dr Sanders writes
enthusiastically and vibrantly, and produces something thoroughly
worth reading. This book is an excellent vehicle for anyone who
needs convincing why the seemingly dry concepts we have thrust upon
us are totally essential to our world."
–Dr Mark Forshaw, Staffordshire University

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